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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-05-27

Mason, ex-Capt. Bennett and ex-Brigadier
Gen. Wirtey The first had made his
home in Cincinnati, Bennett and Wirtley had
settled in Chicago and, as martial represen-
tatives of Ohio and Illinois, had entered the
field Immediately after the fire on Sumter
They were all bachelors then, nearly the
same age, and having gone with their COM
mands to Missouri, were soon dr.. wn into ac-
quaintance and friendship by similarity of
opinions and tastes. They had seen good
deal of service in different parts of the south;
had all been wounded-Goodwin and Whitley
several times each-and had kept up the
friendship Joined in the early days. After
the close Of the struggle they found them
selves in New York, where they are still
engaged in business The endless distrac-
tions of the city prevent their meeting as
often as they would choose; but on Decora-
tion day they are always in company and are
likely to be bound together by associations of
the past while life continues. They are cred
liable examples of the citizen soldiers ON
whom the republic can always depend in
time of need. They, in common with millions
Of their comtrymen north and south, SO re-
we're the national ensign that they would
sacrifice everything in its defense.
Goodwin said Wirtley ythe four had
men, with the termination of the war;, 1--WE
all feel as you do about the old flag, as you
well know. l have been told that you showed
your devotion to it by recapturing the colors
of your regiment at Wilson's Creek. Can't
you give us the storyp
"It's not worth telling" replied Goodwin
st was only one of the many incidents that
occurred on many battle fields; and, besides,
1t is bad taste, you will agree, for man to
recite his own experiences. He is very apt
to imagine himself hero when he is a very
commonplace mortal"
"Let us have the story, Goodwin" ex-
claimed the three ave are friends added
Mason, "and we know you too well to think
you capable of boasting. On this day any
one who has been soldier is excusable for
indulging in personal "reminiscences. We
have all been doing it, you know. Fire away,
old fellow
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THE CAPTAINS PENSION.

STORY OF DECORATION DAY IN BRACE
WILLIE. i a
Capt. Hatton was the highest authority on
war subjects in Braceville. He could tell
stories of army life from hour to hour and
day TO day without repeating himself-stories
which made the eyes of his listeners grow as big
as saucers For him the war was never over
He continued to march, to pitch his tent and
to fight with all the patriotic fervor which
distinguished him in the days when the boom
of the cannon shook the land. So engrossing
an interest did he take in his career as a
soldier that he never cut much of figure in
business. His talents in peace were purely of
narrative character, and as exercised in
Braceville wholly Improbable from a finan-
cial standpoint.
The captain never troubled himself about
this, but his family did, fact not to be won
dered at, since they experienced all the dis
comfort resulting from it, and the captain
none at all scarcely. Trouble never adhered
to him. He had the beautiful faculty of let
ting somebody else carry all the difficulties
while he went on with his "reminiscences.
When his signature was needed his wife or
his son brought him the papers and he signed
them. but he never read them. The only
thing he ever read was war history, and this
he found fault with because it wasn't always
correct
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-05-27

Udppy ItClpltul Is or hONOn
published in the official gazette and by the
press throughout the dominions. In our
country this reward from the highest power
in the government is sometimes conveyed to
the brave winner by the hands of the post
man. Rarely, indeed, is the presentation
made an occasion of public ceremony. 1t is
received gazed upon reverently by its pos
SCISSOR, for it is full of significance to him, and
then it is put carefully away and is only
brought out occasionally for inspection by
a comrade, or worn on parade if specially
authorized. This medal of honor has been
awarded to about 500 officers and men Of the
volunteer service for individual acts of gal
lantry during the late war, and to 800 en-
listed men in the United States army since,
but it seems to have been conferred with Q
modesty so excessive that 1t amounted to
secrecy, and without any public recognition
Of the honor it was intended to confer.
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Frank Wilkeson, in his very interesting
book, entitled "Recollections of a Private
Soldier" recently published by the Put
nams tells how men die in battle. The fol-
lowing paragraphs give the citizen an idea of
what glory costs the soldier:
After Longstreet's soldiers had driven the
Second corps into their intrenchments along
the Brock road, battle exhausted infantry
man stood behind large oak tree. His back
rested against it. He was very tired, and
held his rifle loosely in his hand The Con-
federates were directly in our front This
soldier was apparently in perfect safety. A
solid shot from Confederate gun struck the
oak tree squarely, about four feet from the
ground, but it did not have sufficient force to
tear through the tough wood. The soldier
fell dead, There was not a scratch on him.
He was killed by conclusion. While we were
fighting savagely over these intrenchments
the woods in our front caught FIRE, and saw
many of our wounded burned to death.
Must they not have suffered horribly | am
not at all sure of that The smoke rolled
heavily and slowly before the fire. 1t envel-
oped the wounded, and l think that by far
the larger portion of the men who were
roasted were sutfocated before the flames
curled round them. The spectacle was cour-
age sarping and pitiful, and it appealed
strongly 10 the IMAGINATION OF the spec
tators; but do not believe that the wound
ed soldiers who We're being burned suffered
greatly, il they suffered at all.
When we got into the Brock road lat the
battle of the Wildsrness) intrenchments a
man few files to my left dropped dead, shot
just above the right eve. He did not groan
or sigh or make the slightest physical move
ment, except that his chest heaved few
times. The light went out of his face in
stantly, leaving it without a particle of ex-
preston. 1t was plastic and as the facial
muscles contracted it took many shapes.
When this mans body became cold and his
face hardened it was terribly distorted, as
though he had suffered intensely. Any per-
son who had not seen him killed would have
| said that he had endured sapient agony be-
| fore death released him. / have seen dead
soldiers faces which were wreathed in smiles
and heard their comrades say that they had
| died happy, l do not believe that the face of
| a dead soldier lying on a battlefield over
| truthfully indicates the mental or physical
anguish or peacefulness OF mind which he suf
fered or enjoyed before his death The face
| is plastic after death, and as the facial mus
cles cool and contract they draw the face intC
many shapes.
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ate, and when the meal was finished and they
still sat about the table chatting pleasantly,
he said:
"You haven't read your letters, father" and
with polite alacrity he got up and handed
them to the white haired dreamer
The captain opened one after another with
out interest Suddenly his eyes flashed and
he began to tremble. "Here, my children,
look herel" he cried excitedly, holding at
arms length an official paper aiNl letter of
imposing appearance. "My grateful govern
ment insists that shall have all this money
for the wounds l received at Shoh-wounds
Of which / have always been proud and
felt it an honor to bear without thought
Of compensation. / have ever held
that the true patriot gives his spirit
and his body freely to his country. l never
asked for pension, though knew was en-
titled to 1t. No, did not ask it. but my
government has proved itself worthy of loyal
service: 1t offers it to me voluntarily"
Here the captains son colored and began to
cough violently.
II rejoiced that had suffered for my coun-
try" continued the captain. 1T is a poor
order of patriotism that is willing to give
nothing l am grateful for this acknowledge
ment of my service, because it came un-
solicited. Here it is, my darlings, here is the
reward of your fathers loyalty to the land he
loves. Take it, anl do what you will with it.
don't want it. l want to die knowing that
have given something to my dear country
and have taken nothing"
"How much is it fatherl" asked Lillian, the
eldest daughter, who had dreams of going
abroad to study art.
"Nearly $1,000" he answered dreamily.
His mind was again roaming over the field at
Shiloh. Both young ladies caught their
breath. Their mother looked unutterably as
tonished at the vastness of the sum which, as
it were, had been miraculously thrown into
their laps; while the enterprising son tried in
vain to appear unconcerned
"What shall we do with it!" asked Emma,
the other daughter, who had musical am
bitions
"Build a really comfortable house, a home"
said the sensible MOTHER whose genius for
domestic management had often been put to
sore straits in consequence of her husbands
| Indifference to the material things of life.
"Just slice of it would educate Emma and
me in our professions" said Lillian, in a voice
of eager interest.
The son remarked that he knew of an enter
prise sure to bring extraordinary results into
which, in his opinion, large part of the pen
sion money might be put with profit.
"Let us fix up this house, refurnsh it, and
divide the remainder equally between us, y
said Lillian.
"Remember, children, that we need a com.
Portable home of our own," put in the mother
with mild firmness.
''But when we get to earning money at our
professions we can soon build you and father
a lovely home," said Emma
The daughters both held warmly to the sub
ject of going abroad, the son to the invest
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FIGHTING FOR THE FLAG

1t was last Decoration day, after they had
returned from beautifying with flowers the
graves of the Union soldiers, who seemed TO
sleep so peacefully in the soft sunshine, that
four former companions in arms We're seated
under the tender green Of the trees in Central
park. They were full of the sad yet precious
memories of the war, and naturally rehearsed
many of its incidents in which they had
taken part. Their patriotism had been freshly
stirred by the ceremonies at which they had
assisted, and, as they recounted scenes where
gallant fellows had given their lives for their
country, their eyes, that had often looked
death in the face with strong glance
moistened visibly, and were cast down to
hide their emotion While they were talking
they caught sight Of the stars and stripes or
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-05-27

And when he spoke of the dead it was with
strong and tender feeling and much simple,
moving eloquence. He told how he had seen
them lying on the field after the battle, their
white or ashen gray faces, with contracted
muscles, taking glastly or distorted shape or
again wearing smiles of seraphic sweetness.
He became poet in describing the scene.
His friends and neighbGs listened with tear
full attention and felt a new and deeper
respect for the brave and loyal old soldier.
That evening the Hatton family sat down
to supper in unusual spirits. The captain
was still under the influence of the days
hallowed glory; and, for the first time in
their lives, his wife and children were proud
of his abnormal patriotism
His son brought letters and handed them to
his father before they seated themselves at
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-05-27

few besides the re-
cipients know Of its
existence. This ig-
norance is due to
the fact that a mis-
tax en- simplicity
marks the method
of its presentation.
In other countries,
particularly those
we initiate in mill
tary matters, the
decoration is often
handed to the sol
dier by his sover-
eign in the pres.
ence of the princi-
pal officers of state,
of large bodies of
troops and OF thou.
sands of people.
The name of the
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-05-27
THE MEDAL OF HONOR.

A Decoration for the Living Soldiers of
the Late War.
Nearly 60,000,OoO people of the United
States scarcely know that there is national
tribute paid to its brave soldiers This is the
medal of honor given by congress for distin-
guished conduct in the presence of the enemy
orly. This medal has been in existence for
more than twenty years. and has been con-
ferred upon several hundred heroes, but very
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-05-27

He turned toward the disturbed group at
the table with a look i'm his eyes the like of
which they had never seen, and which they
never will be able to forget, 1t had in il un-
speakable astonshment, overwhelming an
guish and something else not translatable to
the limited spiritual perceptions of those who
saw it, That something was not Of this
world 1t was a beam from the unseen sun
of intinity shining through the old soldiers
surprised eyes. Instantly all were awed into
silence, Instinctiyely they recognized that
something mightier than their wills con-
fronted them-something they could not un-
derstand
The old soldier began to rise TO his
feet. His lips moved but no sound came
forth, Slowly he sank back into the chair
again, The light faded out of his eyes and
his face grew ashen white. The awestruck
family looked at him with speechless tongues
Before they realized the presence of the
strange guest, death, who had come SO unex-
pectedly into their presence, he had departed
with the soul of the old patriot,
GERTRUDE GARRISON,
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the old Arsenal building. A pun of winG
gracefully blew out the banner of the free
they instinctively stood up together, removed
their hats, and, as one Of them said "Bless
the old flag would be happy to die for it
tomorrow" they fervently clasped each
others hands in recognition of common SEN
timent.
The speaker was ex-Mayor Goodwin, a ma
tive of Connecticut, aged about so, who had
been living in st. Louis at the breaking out
of the war, and had joined a Missouri regi-
ment as soon as the government had called
for troops. The other three were ex-Col
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table. The captain,
with his thoughts
on fields of battle
an d dead co M
rad o $, h an dl ed
them idly without
looking at them
and laid them aside.
The young man
seemed TO have
those letters on his
mind. He glanced
toward them from
time 70 time as he
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ment, W h lie the
mother heroically
stood by the project
of the home.
w er an d
warmer grew the
discussion. Argu-
ments, appeals, as
sertions, retorts
even, flew around
the family board
like wicked spirits
at war with each
other. n o on o
counseled patience
and IaliharatiOn in
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-05-27
The First Sign

OF failing health, whether in the form OF
Night Sweats and Nervousness, or in
sense Of General WEAKNESS and Loss Of
Appetite, should suggest the use Of
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strength to the enfeebled system, pro-
noting the digestion and assimilation Of
food, restoring the nervous forces to
their normal condition, and for purify
ing, enriching, and vitalizing the blood.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-05-27
Dyspepsia Cured.

1t would be impossible for me to de-
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Failing Health.

Ten years ago my health began to fail.
! was troubled with distressing Cough,
Night Sweats,. Weakness, and Nervous
ness. tried various remedies pre-
scribed by different physicians, but
became so weak that could not go up
stairs without stopping to rest My
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have used Ayers Sarsaparilla, in my
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A MEMORY.
MAY. fa6A1

MAY, ISB4.T
The morning stars were growing pale,
But still we slept, as soldiers sleep
sWho know not fear, deep in the vale
Between the mountains dark and steep.
A quiet brooded DER the camp,
And not cloud was in the sky,
With soothing dews our brows were damp,
A sweet breeze famed us tenderly.
II may have been a mocking bird,
Low trilling TO the dawning day,
But every veteran dreamed he heard
His love sing as he sleeping lay.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-05-27

No spring poet has yet jumped the
bridge at midnight, when the clock was
Ginning the hour N Y Journal
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The way of the transgressor is hard-to
find out
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1887-05-12

Maria Knowlton,
VS.,
B. &. Foreman, Henrietta Petty, &. II,
Petty, am.
By virtue Of a special execution directed
to me from the Clerk OF the District Court
OF Audubon county, Iowa, on judgment
rendered in said court on the 10th day OF
April, 1887, in favor of Maria Knowlton rs
plaintiff, and against Is. g. Foreman, Hen.
rietta Petty, g. II. Petty, VIM. Bartlett
and $. II. Schryyer as defendants, for the
sum oil One Hundred and Eighty Dollars
and Seventy.Fivc Cents ($lS015), and
costs taxed at Eleven Dollars ($li.00), and
accruing costs, and Eighteen Dollars and
Seven Cents $500 attorneys fees, have
levied upon the following real property,
taken as the property of said defendants,
q. q. Foreman, Henrietta Petty and G. II.
Petty, to satisfy said execution, towit;
The southeast quarter Of the southeast
quarter Of section three (9 IN township
seyenty-nine 90, range thirty-fve 1857,
west 9Th p. M, in Audubon county, Iowa.
And will offer the same for sale to the
highest bidder for cash in hand, on the 9th
day of June, A. ID, 1887, in frsnt of the
o'clock p. m of said day, when and where
due attendance will be given by the under
signed.
Dated at Audubon, this 18th day OF
May, 1887.
..a... WM. MALLORY,
Sheriff of said County.
BY VIM. LAuBENDER, Deputy.
NASH, PHELPS " GREEN, Att'ys.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1887-05-12

Mrs. Samuel Border was killed by
Lightning at her late home IN Lincoln
township, on Tuesday afternoon at
4 o'clock. She was in the second
story Of the house engaged In some
household duty, when the electric
shaft came through the chimney and
struck the unfortunate woman. The
three children were on the first floor
and knew nothing of what had hap
pened, until the father came in from
the field on account Of tho storm.
He inquired Of the children the
whereabouts Of the wife and mother,
and being informed that she was up
stairs he opened the stairway
door and the lifeless form fell
into his arms. Evidently she had
fallen in the stairway after receiving
the fatal shock. The funeral was
held from the house yesterday and
the remains Inferred in the Diggs
cemetery,
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1887-05-12
Real Estate Transfers,

The following are the transfers
in real estate since our last issue:
w ii Horton to Peter Nelson,
Ell sw /, Extra. -. :. 49,. 1850 10
Chas Van Gorder and wife to
A BRAN Lozier NV ne 80, Linz
coin. .;:;;......:..,.......... All 90
John O Miller and wife TO Ma
ry + Atkinson, 81 ne 10, Gree
ly ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 1900 W
II Hunter and wife to w IL
Low, nd sw and sw sw 20,
Douglas :. ....... .......... 300 %
Mary Il Pierce to L II and G. IL
Somers, q C d, ed ne, cd NV,
et sc 10, Douglas. ..... go. 800 %
II j Hunter and wife to w III
Law, lot 3. blk 81, Audubon. 100 90
) q Hunter to Frank Perry. &c
d. lot 81, blk 2, Audubon. 80. 80 %
G II Il L R'y Co to q E
Erickson aud p Olson. sw frt
sw 10. Sharon. 3lt At
o L Erickson and z Olson to A
X Christensen, sw fr4 swf 10,
Sharon. .................... 1000 %
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1887-05-12
Special Premium.
LCommnnicataal

a premium Of ten dollars is of.
fered for the most beautiful jackass
exhibited at the county fair, the OBJ
Ject being to improve the taste Of
the judges. ]. M. Griggs and Theo.
F. Myers are to be the judges and
the exhibition is to take place in
front of the judges stand on the
second day of the fair at . p. m.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1887-05-12
GREEN-- BRowN. - At Charlton,
Iowa, Thursday, May 18th, Mr..
w II Ernan nrl NI.u. 49,.

GREEN BRowN. - At Charlton,
Iowa, Thursday, May 18th, Mr..
w. X. Green and Miss Lou
Brown.
The ceremony was performed ut
9 a. M, and the couple took an early
train for the east. They will stop
in Illinois for a brief visit with q
sister OF the groom, but will pass
the remainder of the honeymoon
with Mr.. Green's parents in Wash
ington, d. G. Thoy will return to
Audubon about June Ist, to reside
in the neat residence on the corner
of Church and Chicago streets.
Though Mr.. Green has been resi-.
dent Of Audubon less than Il year,
he stands high in business and society
circles, and in his profession, as the
junior member Of the firm of Nash,
Phelps & Green, has demonstrated
ability and met with cnviable success.
The community will be gratified to
welcome Mr.. and Mrs. Green upon
their arrival in the carly days Of
June,
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1887-05-12
Dentistry.

DR.. p. r. Bradshaw, an exper-
fenced and skilled dentist will visit
Audubon professionally, on Tuesday,
May nth, and will be glad to re-
ceive calls from all wishing dental
work.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1887-05-12
GOLD GIVEN AWAY.
We Offer three large prizes to our
customers.
iSt, $4,000 in Gold.
I'd, Handsome Gold Watch.
Sd, 20 yards All Wool Carpet.
One ticket given with every Dollars
worth Of goods sold by us.
RUSSELL 4 SON.

X. III. Genung arrived in the city
last Thursday from Kansas, where
he has been tor several months pros
pecting. He selected a location in
the southwestern portion OF that
state, and since returning here has
formed partnership with Mr.. l..
ID. Phelps, and they will open real
estate and loan office about June st.
MIR. Phelps long experience in the
office of Nash, Phelps & Green adj.
mirably qualities him for the bust.
ness, and the new firm will no doubt
meet with the success they so richly
deserve in their new field.